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"The Great Wall of China is one of the world's best-known landmarks. Winding east to west through parts of China, the wall cuts a trail through deserts, around mountains, and…
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"The Taj Mahal was built because of a great love. A grief-stricken emperor named Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal to house the grave of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The…
Details Archie Carr’s life, with chapters devoted to his early years, life, work, writings, and lasting contributions –Provided by publisher.
The Masters is one of the most highly regarded golf tournaments in the world. Each year, the best golfers from around the world compete to win the championship.
Sir Isaac Newton is best known for his studies on forces and how objects move. His work answered many questions about how the world worked. Find out more in Sir…
Albert Einstein created theories to explain light, time, and space. His work changed how people understood the universe. Find out more in Albert Einstein, one of the titles in the…
Marie Curie is best known for her work with radioactive material. Today, this material helps fight cancer. Find out more in Marie Curie, one of the titles in the My…
Jane Goodall is the world’s leading expert on chimpanzees. She has been able to show people that chimpanzees are smart, social animals. Find out more in Jane Goodall, one of…
Discover America explores each state, district, and territory in the United States of America. From Alabama to Wyoming, this series features vivid images, informative charts, and detailed maps to guide…
A brief look at the life and career of the author of the Diary of a wimpy kid series.
Learn about Mauna Loa, the largest volcano on earth, covering half of the island of Hawai'i.
Facts about the Yanomami indigenous peoples of South America. Includes information about their traditions, myths, social activities, the development of their culture, methods of hunting and gathering, rituals, and their…
My name is Emerald Johnston and I am destined to be a pop star. After years of coming up short in auditions, I finally get my big break. But I…
AV2 media enhanced book that also works with all interactive whiteboards.
Did you know that a mosquito can smell people and animals from up to 100 feet (30 meters) away? Using their senses, these insects find sources of blood to feed…
Glaciers cover about 5.8 million square miles (15 million square kilometers) of Earth. One glacier can be as large as an entire continent. Learn more in Glaciers, one of the…
Approximately 99 percent of all the electricity in Norway comes from hydropower. There are close to 1,750 hydropower plants in the United States. Learn more in Water Power, one of…
Connecticut is one of the wealthiest states in the nation. The state also has a long history of hosting the financial services industry, including insurance companies in Hartford and hedge…
Did your students ever wonder why todays Easter celebrations include Easter bunnies and egg hunts? This fun, fact-filled book will teach them everything they ever wanted to know about the…
Instructs aspiring artists in how to draw Kawanzaa symbols.
Students will be fascinated by the incredible story of Passover that is detailed in this book. Beginning with the Israelites slavery in Egypt, this book takes students through the parting…
Thanksgiving is a holiday about the history of America. Every student should know and understand the importance of this holiday. From the landing of the Pilgrims on Plymouth Rock to…
Mauna Loa rises more than 13,000 feet (4,962 meters) above the Pacific Ocean. It is the largest volcano on Earth. Discover more in Mauna Loa, one of the titles in…
Do you learn quickly? Are you a kind person? If this sounds familiar, you might be a Gemini.
Do people describe you as a kind person? Are you interested in animals and nature? If this sounds familiar, you might be a Virgo.
Did you know that Holi is a festival of color? People throw colored water and powder on each other. Learn these and other fascinating facts in Holi.
Electricity from water power is called hydroelectricity. The most common type of hydropower plant is connected to a dam on a river. Learn more in Water Power, a Focus on…
The Yanomami live deep in the Amazon rainforest. Their name means human being. Learn more about the myths, traditions, and social activities of this Indigenous group in Yanomami, a World…
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The Polynesians began moving to the Pacific Islands about 3,000 years ago. Many Polynesians eat the same kinds of foods, live in the same type of houses, and wear the…
Deer antlers can grow as much as 0.25 inches (0.6 centimeters) each day. Deer shed their old antlers and grow new ones every year. Learn more in Deer, one of…
Each of Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid books contains a unique combination of journal-like entries, jokes, and cartoon illustrations. Jeff often draws more than 1,000 illustrations for each…
A large mass of ice in a very cold region is called a glacier. A glaciologist is someone who studies glaciers. Learn more in Glaciers, a Focus on Water Science…
Jeff Kinney is the author of the popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The books read like the personal diary of a real boy.
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Each book in the Take the Sky series is designed to inspire young readers by introducing core concepts in the study of sky science. Visual diagrams, vibrant images, and hands-on…
